The largest increases in new filings came from Oklahoma, Maryland, New Jersey, and Maine. Florida, Georgia, and Alabama all saw decreases in new claims as those states have begun to reopen their economies nearly two months after non-essential businesses were forced to shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Many workers who were laid off or furloughed are facing numerous issues as they try to file for unemployment benefits. Some states have been unable to handle the massive influx of new filers and have been struggling to process the claims in a timely manner, leaving people frustrated as they wait for financial relief.